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DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE CATALOG 2021-2022 any updates to this document can be found in the addendum at www.dvc.edu/communication/catalog Art

major requirements: units ART – ART ART-160 Photography I...... 3 ARTDM-136 Introduction to Digital Photography...... 3 Janette Funaro, Dean ARTHS-199 Contemporary Art History...... 3

Arts and Communication Division plus at least 3 units from: ART-161 Photography II...... 3 Possible career opportunities ARTDM-137 Intermediate Digital Photography...... 3 Career options include professions engaged in creating works of art as an artist, painter, sculptor, ceramist, engrav- plus at least 3 units from any course above not already used, or: er, printmaker, metal smith, illustrator, designer, muralist, ART-163 Documentary Photography...... 3 and jeweler. Some careers requiring an education beyond the ART-166 Experimental Photography...... 3 associate degree include: art critic, art dealer, educator, his- plus at least 3 units from: torian, arts administrator, advertising specialist, computer ART-164 Photographic Portfolio Development...... 3 graphics illustrator, display designer, gallery director, and ART-165 Advanced Photographic Portfolio visual information specialist. Development...... 3

plus at least 6 units from any course above not already used, or: Associate in arts ART-135 Professional Practices for Artists...... 3 Photography ART-164* Photographic Portfolio Development...... 3 ART-165* Advanced Photographic Portfolio Development...... 3 Students completing this program will be able to... WRKX-180 Internship in Occupational Work Experience A. execute technical proficiency using photographic equip- Education...... 2-4 ment and software. B. demonstrate an understanding of the principles and con- total minimum units for the major 24 cepts of analog and digital photography in selected areas of emphasis. Associate in arts degree C. articulate, analyze, and evaluate the meaning in photographs, including social contexts and ethical choices. Studio arts D. employ critical thinking skills regarding their artwork Students completing the program will be able to... and the artwork of others. A. demonstrate proficiency in basic skills and techniques E. work collaboratively within a creative team. related to two-dimensional media and apply the elements F. develop a portfolio of work. and principles of design in the creation of art and projects in selected media. The associate in arts degree in photography offers students a curricular program for studying a variety of fine art and B. demonstrate proficiency in basic skills and techniques re- commercially-driven courses within the field of professional lated to three-dimensional media and apply the elements photography. The student with an associate in arts degree and principles of design in the creation of art and projects in photography is prepared for upper division work in the in selected media. major at four-year institutions. The major is available at UC and CSU systems, the San Francisco Art Institute, the C. apply critical thinking skills to the critique and evaluation California College of Art, and at other colleges of art and of their artwork and the artwork of others. schools of design. The photography curriculum develops D. analyze works of art in terms of their historical circum- a student’s critical thinking skills, hones problem-solving stances and cultural values. skills, and establishes a well-rounded photographic skill set. The photography associate in arts program prepares students for entry-level employment in the photography The associate in arts degree in studio arts offers students industry. a curricular program for studying a variety of beginning courses within the field of art practice. The student with Career opportunities in photography include: freelance photographer, commercial photographer, artist, product photog- an associate in arts degree in studio arts is prepared for rapher, architectural photographer, editorial photographer, upper division work in the major at four-year institutions. wedding photographer, portrait photographer, food photog- The major is available at UC and CSU systems, the San rapher, event photographer, photojournalist, assistant pho- Francisco Art Institute, the California College of Art, and tographer, production assistant, photography studio assis- at other colleges of art and schools of design. The studio tant, lighting technician, digital technician, photo editor, arts curriculum develops a student’s critical thinking skills, photographic retouching specialist, art director, stylist, cura- hones problem-solving skills, and establishes visual literacy. tor, gallery director, digital restoration technician, educator, Career opportunities in studio arts include: exhibiting artist, photography instructor, photography lab technician, fine art art critic, art dealer, educator, art historian, graphic designer, printer, print production technician, and camera operator. photographer, sculptor, ceramist, jeweler, printmaker, paint- To earn an associate in art in photography degree, students er, art illustrator, art technician, museum curator, art journal- must complete each course used to meet a major require- ist, arts administrator, product designer, advertising special- ment with a “C” grade or higher. Certain courses may satis- ist and other professions in creative endeavor. fy both major and general education requirements; however, the units are only counted once.

The studio arts major is a two-year degree program of trans- ceramics ferable courses open to all students. The program require- ART-151 Visual Theory and Practice - Ceramic Art...... 3 ments are designed for those interested in art as professional ART-152 Wheel-Thrown Pottery I...... 3 practice and as preparation for transfer. The major has three ART-153 Wheel-Thrown Pottery II...... 3 components. The first component is a core of two required ART-154 Hand-Built Ceramics...... 3 foundations studio arts courses. The second component ART-155 Ceramic Sculpture I...... 3 ART-156 Figurative Ceramics I...... 3 is two required art history courses. The third component ART-252 Wheel-Thrown Pottery III...... 3 offers students choices in ten emphasis areas. ART-253 Wheel-Thrown Pottery IV...... 3 Students may select an emphasis in drawing, painting, ART-254 Hand-Built Ceramics II...... 3 sculpture, photography, printmaking, ceramics, art digital ART-255 Ceramic Sculpture II...... 3 media, graphic design, art history, or metalsmithing, but are ART-256 Figurative Ceramics II...... 3 encouraged to choose within a wide range of these begin- color ning courses for transfer. Studio arts faculty and staff are ART-103 Visual Theory and Practice - Color Theory...... 3 dedicated to assisting students in exploring job opportunities, internships, and transferring to four-year institutions of digital media higher learning. ARTDM-105 Introduction to Digital Imaging...... 3 The DVC studio arts major is intended for transfer. Students ARTDM-112 Digital Imaging for the Artist...... 3 ARTDM-117 Digital Illustration...... 3 who intend to transfer must consult with a program advisor ARTDM-136 Introduction to Digital Photography...... 3 or counselor to ensure that the requirements for transfer to ARTDM-140 Motion Graphics...... 3 four-year institutions of their choice are met. Students who ARTDM-160 3D Modeling and Animation I...... 3 intend to transfer are advised to select General Education ARTDM-161 3D Modeling and Animation II...... 3 Option 2 (IGETC) or Option 3 (CSUGE). Option 1 (DVC ARTDM-171 Web Design I...... 3 General Education) is not generally advised. ARTDM-214 Introduction to Graphic Design...... 3 To earn an associate in arts degree with a major in studio arts, students must complete each course used to meet a drawing ART-105 Drawing I...... 3 major requirement with a “C” or higher, maintain an over- ART-106 Drawing and Color...... 3 all GPA of 2.5 or higher in the coursework required for the ART-107 Figure Drawing I...... 3 major and complete all general education requirements as ART-108 Figure Drawing II...... 3 listed in the catalog. Degree requirements may be completed by attending classes in the day, evening, or weekends. Some other courses may satisfy both major and other general education ART-135 Professional Practices for Artists...... 3 requirements; however, the units are only counted once. ARTDM-224 Typography...... 3 major requirements: units metalsmithing ART-101 Introduction to Two-Dimensional Design...... 3 ART-146 Metalsmithing and Jewelry I...... 3 ART-102 Introduction to Three-Dimensional ART-147 Metalsmithing and Jewelry II...... 3 Design and Sculpture...... 3 painting plus at least 6 units from: ART-120 Watercolor I...... 3 ARTHS-193 History of Asian Art...... 3 ART-121 Watercolor II...... 3 ARTHS-195 History of Prehistoric and Ancient Art...... 3 ART-126 Painting I: Introduction to Painting...... 3 ARTHS-196 History of Medieval and Renaissance Art...... 3 ART-127 Painting II: Intermediate Painting...... 3 ARTHS-197 History of Baroque to 20th Century Art...... 3 ART-128 Painting Concepts and Theme Development.... 3 ARTHS-199 Contemporary Art History...... 3 ART-129 Advanced Painting...... 3 ART-130 Figure Painting...... 3 plus at least 12 units from a minimum of three areas of ART-131 Painting and Abstraction...... 3 specialization*: photography art history ART-160 Photography I...... 3 ARTHS-193 History of Asian Art...... 3 ART-161 Photography II...... 3 ARTHS-195 History of Prehistoric and Ancient Art...... 3 ARTDM-136 Introduction to Digital Photography...... 3 ARTHS-196 History of Medieval and Renaissance Art...... 3 ARTHS-197 History of Baroque to 20th Century Art...... 3 printmaking ARTHS-199 Contemporary Art History...... 3 ART-109 Monotype and Mixed Media...... 3 ART-110 Introduction to Printmaking...... 3 ART-111 Printmaking: Etching I...... 3 ART-112 Printmaking: Etching II...... 3 ART-114 Printmaking: Woodblock I...... 3 ART-116 Printmaking: Screen Print...... 3

sculpture Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the ART-138 Sculpture I...... 3 degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units ART-139 Sculpture II...... 3 after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree may ART-141 From Clay to Bronze...... 3 not be the best option for students intending to transfer to ART-144 Metal Casting Techniques I...... 3 a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that total minimum units for the major 24 is not part of the CSU system, or those students who do not *Note: There may be no duplication of course units between major intend to transfer. requirements and restricted elective courses. Some courses in the major satisfy both major and CSU GE/ IGETC general education requirements; however, the units Associate in arts in studio arts for transfer are only counted once toward the 60 unit requirement for an associate degree. Some variations in requirements may exist Students completing the program will be able to... at certain four-year institutions; therefore, students who A. demonstrate proficiency in basic skills and techniques re- intend to transfer are advised to refer to the catalog of the lated to two-dimensional media, and apply the elements prospective transfer institution and consult a counselor. and principles of design in visual problem solving, the creation of art, and projects in selected areas of empha- major requirements: units sis. ART-101 Introduction to Two-Dimensional Design...... 3 ART-102 Introduction to Three-Dimensional Design B. demonstrate proficiency in basic skills and techniques and Sculpture...... 3 related to three-dimensional media, and apply the ele- ART-105 Drawing I...... 3 ments and principles of design in the creation of forms ARTHS-196 History of Medieval and Renaissance Art...... 3 in selected areas of emphasis. ARTHS-197 History of Baroque to 20th Century Art...... 3 C. apply critical thinking skills to the critique and evaluation of their artwork and the artwork of others. plus at least 3 units from: D. analyze works of art in terms of their historical circum- ARTHS-193 History of Asian Art...... 3 stances and cultural values. ARTHS-195 History of Prehistoric and Ancient Art...... 3 ARTHS-199 Contemporary Art History...... 3 The associate in arts in studio arts for transfer offers students a curricular program for studying a variety of begin- plus at least 9 units from: ning courses within the field of art practice. The student applied design with associate in arts in studio arts for transfer is prepared ART-146 Metalsmithing and Jewelry I...... 3 for upper division work in the major at four-year institu- ART-147 Metalsmithing and Jewelry II...... 3 tions. The curriculum develops a student’s critical thinking skills, hones problem-solving skills, and establishes visual ceramics literacy. ART-152 Wheel-Thrown Pottery I...... 3 and The associate in arts in studio arts for transfer is intended ART-154 Hand-Built Ceramics I...... 3 for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a ART-153 Wheel-Thrown Pottery II...... 3 similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this ART-155 Ceramic Sculpture I...... 3 degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but ART-156 Figurative Ceramics I...... 3 not to a particular campus or major. color In order to earn the degree, students must: ART-103 Visual Theory and Practice - Color Theory...... 3 • Complete 60 CSU-transferable units. • Complete the California State University-General digital art Education pattern (CSU GE); or the Intersegmental ARTDM-112 Digital Imaging for the Artist...... 3 General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) ARTDM-171 Web Design I...... 3 pattern, including the Area 1C requirement for Oral ARTDM-214 Introduction to Graphic Design...... 3 Communication. • Complete a minimum of 18 units in the major. drawing ART-106 Drawing and Color...... 3 • Attain a minimum grade point average (GPA) ART-107 Figure Drawing I...... 3 of 2.0. ART-108 Figure Drawing II...... 3 • Earn a grade of “C“ or higher in all courses required for the major. other media ARTDM-224 Typography...... 3

PROGRAM AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE CATALOG 2021-2022 DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE CATALOG 2021-2022 any updates to this document can be found in the addendum at www.dvc.edu/communication/catalog Art painting The certificate of achievement has three components. The ART-120 Watercolor I...... 3 first component is a core of two required foundations: one ART-126 Painting I: Introduction to Painting...... 3 introductory drawing/design class and an art history class. ART-127 Painting II: Intermediate Painting...... 3 The second component is five classes of ceramics (three required, two elective). The third component is one studio art photography course outside ceramics. ART-160 Photography I...... 3 To earn a certificate, students must complete each course ART-161 Photography II...... 3 with a “C” grade or higher and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in the coursework required for the certificate. printmaking ART-109 Monotype and Mixed Media...... 3 required courses: units ART-110 Introduction to Printmaking...... 3 ART-105 Drawing I...... 3 ART-111 Printmaking: Etching I...... 3 ART-152 Wheel-Thrown Pottery I...... 3 ART-155 Ceramic Sculpture I...... 3 sculpture ART-299 Student Instructional Assistant...... ART-138 Sculpture I...... 3 0.5-3* total minimum units for the major 27 ARTHS-199 Contemporary Art History...... 3 *minimum 2 units required Certificate of achievement plus at least 9 units from: Ceramics ART-153 Wheel-Thrown Pottery II...... 3 ART-154 Hand-Built Ceramics I...... 3 Students completing the program will be able to... ART-156 Figurative Ceramics I...... 3 A. identify and apply the formal design elements of art. ART-252 Wheel-Thrown Pottery III...... 3 ART-253 Wheel-Thrown Pottery IV...... 3 B. create original works of ceramic art. ART-254 Hand-Built Ceramics II...... 3 C. create a portfolio demonstrating ideas in a broad range of ART-255 Ceramic Sculpture II...... 3 ceramic techniques. ART-256 Figurative Ceramics II...... 3 D. formally compare the attributes of ceramics and other art ART-298 Independent Study...... forms. 0.5-3 E. employ critical thinking to analyze ceramic art works in total minimum required units 23 terms of historical context and cultural values. Certificate of achievement A certificate of achievement in ceramics offers a variety of Painting and drawing beginning courses within the field of three-dimensional art. Students completing the program will be able to... The program will introduce both techniques and concepts of ceramics in an academic context. The program requirements A. create a portfolio demonstrating ideas in a broad range of are designed for those interested in ceramics as profes- painting and drawing techniques. sional practice and provide exposure to the discipline that B. identify the elements that define two-dimensional art. may help students decide to continue their studies at a four C. employ critical thinking to analyze two-dimensional art year institution. The ceramics major is available at UC and works in terms of historical context and cultural values. CSU systems, the San Francisco Art Institute, the California D. demonstrate basic drawing skills, color manipulation, and College of Arts, and at other colleges of art and schools of application of design principles. design. E. apply the processes necessary to create drawings in vari- Students seeking to complete an associate in arts degree in ous media and/or paintings in oil, acrylic, and alternative fine arts may choose to supplement that award with a cer- media. tificate of achievement in ceramics. The fine art curriculum develops students’ critical thinking skills, hones problem- solving skills, and establishes visual literacy in the ceramic medium. The ceramics certificate offers technical training related to the commercial ceramic industry and can lead to career opportunities that include: art educator, exhibiting artist, hand-made production potter, ceramic art studio assistant, art therapy intern, creative tile designer, tile pro- ducer, mosaic muralist, portrait sculptor, industrial ceramics product designer, industrial ceramics shop manager, ceramic engineering intern, museum or gallery assistant, art dealer, art critic and other professions in creative, hands-on endeavors.

The certificate of achievement in painting and drawing The certificate of achievement in photography is designed offers a variety of fundamental courses within the field of to acquaint students with a variety of skills as practiced by two-dimensional art. The program will introduce both tech- photography professionals. The photography curriculum niques and concepts of painting and drawing in an academic develops a student’s critical thinking skills, hones problem- context. The program requirements are designed for those solving skills, and establishes a well-rounded photographic interested in painting and drawing as a professional practice skillset. and may provide preparation for transfer. The requirements The program primarily aims to provide an individual with for the certificate of achievement in painting and drawing the knowledge to maximize his or her own proficiency in also apply to the associate in arts degree in fine arts. The the photographic arts. While not designed to provide prepa- fine art major in painting and drawing is available at the ration for a career in photography, individuals may apply the UC and CSU systems, the San Francisco Art Institute, the skills in a variety of jobs and career fields. Certain required California College of the Arts and at other colleges of art and courses provide prerequisite preparation for advanced pro- schools of design. Students who wish to transfer must con- fessional programs should students decide to pursue an sult with program faculty and college counselors to ensure associate or bachelor’s degree. that the requirements for transfer to appropriate institutions To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete are met. each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher. The fine art curriculum develops a student’s critical thinking abilities, hones problem solving skills and establishes visual required courses: units literacy in the visual arts. Career opportunities that may ART-160 Photography I...... 3 be enhanced by the certificate of achievement in painting ARTDM-136 Introduction to Digital Photography...... 3 ARTHS-199 Contemporary Art History...... 3 and drawing include: exhibiting artist, muralist, illustrator, graphic designer, art dealer, art critic and other professions in creative endeavors. plus at least 3 units from:...... units To earn the certificate, students must complete each course ART-161 Photography II...... 3 with “C” grade or higher and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 ART-163 Documentary Photography...... 3 or higher in the coursework required for the certificate. ART-166 Experimental Photography...... 3 ARTDM-137 Intermediate Digital Photography...... 3 required courses: units ART-105 Drawing I...... 3 ART-126 Painting I: Introduction to Painting...... 3 plus at least 3 units from:...... units ARTHS-197 History of Baroque to 20th Century Art...... 3 ART-164 Photographic Portfolio Development...... 3 ART-165 Advanced Photographic Portfolio Development...... 3 plus at least 6 units from: ART-103 Visual Theory and Practice - Color Theory...... 3 total minimum required units 15 ART-106 Drawing and Color...... 3 ART-107 Figure Drawing I...... 3 Certificate of achievement ART-120 Watercolor I...... 3 ART-135 Professional Practices for Artists...... 3 Printmaking ARTDM-112 Digital Imaging for the Artist...... 3 Students completing the program will be able to... total minimum required units 15 A. create a portfolio demonstrating ideas in a broad range of printmaking techniques. Certificate of achievement B. create and produce edition art prints from various print Photography media. C. employ critical thinking to analyze art prints in terms of Students completing the program will be able to: historical content and cultural values. A. execute technical proficiency using photographic equip- ment and software appropriate to creative and commer- D. demonstrate ability to create prints independently and to cial photographic industries. present professionally. B. demonstrate an understanding of the principles and con- E. create images suitable for printing. cepts of analog and digital photography in selected areas F. critique their own artwork and the artwork of others. of emphasis. C. articulate, analyze, and evaluate the meaning in photographs, including social contexts and ethical choices. D. employ critical thinking skills regarding their artwork and the artwork of others. E. work collaboratively within a creative team. F. develop a professional portfolio of work.

The certificate of achievement in printmaking includes fundamental courses within the field of printmaking. The pro- ART gram will introduce both techniques and concepts of print- Family: Design making in an academic context. The program requirements ART-101 Introduction to Two-Dimensional Design are designed for those interested in printmaking as profes- ART-102 Introduction to Three-Dimensional Design sional practice and may provide preparation for transfer. The and Sculpture printmaking major is available at UC and CSU systems, the ART-103 Visial Theory and Practice - Color Theory San Francisco Art Institute, the California College of Arts, and at other colleges of art and schools of design. Students Family: Drawing who wish to transfer must consult with program faculty and ART-105 Drawing I college counselors to ensure that the requirements for trans- ART-106 Drawing and Color fer to appropriate institutions are met. ART-107 Figure Drawing I Students whose educational goal is the associate in arts ART-108 Figure Drawing II in fine arts may choose to supplement the degree with a ART-250F Advanced Drawing certificate of achievement in printmaking. The fine arts curriculum develops a student’s critical thinking skills, hones Family: Printmaking problem-solving skills, and establishes visual literacy in ART-110 Introduction to Printmaking print media. Career opportunities that may be enhanced by ART-111 Printmaking: Etching I the printmaking certificate include: printmaking exhibiting ART-112 Printmaking: Etching II artist, print dealer, printmaking educator, graphic designer, ART-114 Printmaking: Woodblock I illustrator, internships and paid apprenticeships in print ART-116 Printmaking: Screen Print publishers, and work in print shops including those special- ART-150WB Printmaking: Woodblock II izing in etching, woodblock, letterpress, monotype, and silk- screen processes. Family: Painting ART-126 Painting I: Introduction to Painting To earn the certificate, students must complete each course ART-126A Introduction to Oil/Acrylic Painting A with “C” grade or higher and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 ART-126B Introduction to Oil/Acrylic Painting B or higher in the coursework required for the certificate. ART-127 Painting II: Intermediate Painting required courses: units ART-128 Painting Concepts and Theme Development ART-105 Drawing I...... 3 ART-129 Advanced Painting ARTDM-112 Digital Imaging for the Artist...... 3 ART-130 Figure Painting ART-131 Painting and Abstraction plus at least 9 units from: ART-109 Monotype and Mixed Media...... 3 Family: Sculpture ART-110 Introduction to Printmaking...... 3 ART-138 Sculpture I ART-111 Printmaking: Etching I...... 3 ART-139 Sculpture II ART-112 Printmaking: Etching II...... 3 ART-141 From Clay to Bronze ART-114 Printmaking: Woodblock...... 3 ART-142 Metal Art I ART-116 Printmaking: Screen Print...... 3 ART-143 Metal Art II total minimum required units: 15 ART-144 Metal Casting Techniques I ART-145 Metal Casting Techniques II ART-150CB From Clay to Bronze Limitations on enrollment ART-150WK Woodworking for Sculpture Effective fall term 2013, changes to the regulations that gov- ern community college enrollments placed limitations on the Family: Applied Art Design number of courses that students may take in certain disci- ART-146 Metalsmithing and Jewelry I plines within the Contra Costa Community College District. ART-147 Metalsmithing and Jewelry II The charts below indicate which Diablo Valley College (DVC) ART-150DC Digital Ceramics Workshop courses are assigned to groups of courses (“families”) for ART-150HC Hand-Built Ceramics II which limitations have been imposed. Certain courses within ART-150JC Introduction to Jewelry Casting ART-150LE Metalsmithing and Jewelry III certain “families” may be repeated (see catalog description), ART-150PJ Production Pottery however, students are limited to four enrollments within the ART-150PX Wheel-Thrown Pottery III family. Certain DVC courses are equivalent to courses at Los ART-150PY Wheel-Thrown Pottery IV Medanos College and Contra Costa College. An enrollment ART-150SM Small Metal Casting for Jewelry in an equivalent course at one of those colleges will count ART-152 Wheel-Thrown Pottery I toward the allowable four enrollments within the family. ART-153 Wheel-Thrown Pottery II ART-154 Hand-Built Ceramics I Note: Diablo Valley College may offer experimental or topics ART-252 Wheel-Thrown Pottery III courses. When appropriate, based on content, such courses ART-253 Wheel-Thrown Pottery IV will be assigned to a “family” and that enrollment will be ART-254 Hand-Built Ceramics II counted as an experience within the “family”.

Family: Ceramic Art ART-103 Visual Theory and Practice - Color ART-150AT Anatomy for Artists Theory ART-150CR Ceramic Sculptures II - Surface 3 units SC ART-151 Visual Theory and Practice- Ceramic Art • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term ART-155 Ceramic Sculpture I • Recommended: ART 101 or equivalent; eligibility for ART-156 Figurative Ceramics I ENGL 116/118 or 117 or equivalent ART-255 Ceramic Sculpture II This introductory course exposes students to the history ART-256 Figurative Ceramics II of color usage and theory and their application across the globe. The art of diverse cultures including Western/ Family: Photography European Art, Asian/Middle Eastern Art, Meso-American ART-150PA Advanced Alternative Photographic Process Art and African Art with a focus on visual theory, aesthetics, ART-160 Photography I criticism and historical context will be examined. The histor- ART-161 Photography II ical impact of pigments on art and culture will be explored. ART-163 Documentary Photography The development of critical thinking skills through analysis ART-164 Photographic Portfolio Development of cultural and technological constructs that influence the ART-165 Advanced Photographic Portfolio Development creation of specific genres will be emphasized. Students will ART-166 Experimental Photography produce original art works demonstrating diverse applications of color theory by reinterpreting the cultural traditions Family: Watercolor they study into a contemporary context with an emphasis on ART-120 Watercolor I creative problem solving skills. CSU, UC ART-120A Introduction to Watercolor ART-120B Watercolor Workshop ART-121 Watercolor II ART-105 Drawing I 3 units SC Family: Mixed Media • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term ART-109 Monotype and Mixed Media • Recommended: ART-101 or equivalent; eligibility for ART-150FM Figurative Monotype and Mixed Media ENGL-116/118 or equivalent This course introduces observational drawing concepts and form-rendering techniques. Basic visual problem solving skills including perceptual drawing and application of com- positional principles will be presented. C-ID ARTS 110, CSU, ART-101 Introduction to Two-Dimensional UC Design 3 units SC • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term ART-106 Drawing and Color • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 116/118 or 117 or 3 units SC equivalent • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term This course presents the theories and applications of two- • Recommended: ART-101, ART-105 or equivalent. Eligibility for ENGL-116/118 or equivalent dimensional design and color in visual art and design. The • Note: Students may meet equivalency in a variety of formal, theoretical, cultural, contemporary, as well as histori- ways. Students should seek assistance at Admissions cal elements of two-dimensional design will be explored. and Records. C-ID ARTS 100, CSU, UC The course is an exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to drawing and color. Students will learn to apply a variety of black and white and color ART-102 Introduction to Three-Dimensional drawing mediums and methodologies to complex subject Design And Sculpture matter. Students in this course will build on fundamental 3 units SC drawing skills and the application of color theory to develop • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term personalized approaches to content and materials in exercis- • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL-116/118 or 117 or equivalent es covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches This introductory-level studio art course emphasizes the to drawing. C-ID ARTS 205, CSU, UC concepts, applications, and historical references related to three-dimensional design in art. Students study and create art projects based on the elements of three-dimensional design: line, plane, volume, mass, texture, surface, treatment, negative and positive space, composition, and scale. Students develop a visual vocabulary for this creative expression through lecture presentations, demonstrations, and use of appropriate materials for three-dimensional studio art projects. Materials may include wire, cardboard, plaster, papier- mache, wood and mixed media. C-ID ARTS 101, CSU, UC

ART-107 Figure Drawing I ART-111 Printmaking: Etching I 3 units SC 3 units SC • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ART-105 or equivalent; eligibility for • Recommended: ART-110 or equivalent; eligibility for ENGL-116/118 or equivalent ENGL-122 or equivalent This course introduces drawing the human figure from live • Note: Mandatory materials fee required models. Basic human anatomy and its application to figure This course is the study of intaglio printmaking including drawing will be discussed. Pencil, charcoal, and ink tech- line etching, aquatint, deep-bite, and multiple color plates. niques will be practiced in the creation of figure drawings. Projects and discussions develop students’ understanding of C-ID ARTS 200, CSU, UC how images can communicate our experience and imagination. Projects may include publishing multiple impressions in book arts form. CSU, UC ART-108 Figure Drawing II 3 units SC • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term ART-112 Printmaking: Etching II • Prerequisite: ART-107 or equivalent 3 units SC • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL-116/118 or equivalent • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Note: Students may meet equivalency in a variety of • Prerequisite: ART-111 or equivalent ways. Students should seek assistance at Admissions • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL-122 or equivalent and Records. • Note: Students may meet prerequisite equivalency in This course builds on concepts and techniques developed a variety of ways. Students should seek assistance in ART-107. The focus is on drawing the human figure at Admissions and Records. Mandatory materials fee and applying ink wash and color materials such as pastel, required. gouache, and watercolor. CSU, UC This course presents a continuation of ART-111, the study of intaglio printmaking. Topics include line etching, aquatint, deep-bite, multiple color plates, and photo etching. Projects ART-109 Printmaking: Monotype and Mixed and discussion will emphasize understanding of traditional Media print media and application of contemporary methods. CSU, 3 units SC UC • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL-122 or equivalent • Note: Mandatory materials fee required ART-114 Printmaking: Woodblock I This course is an exploration of mixed media using mono- 3 units SC type printmaking. Monotype is a single print with painterly • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term approach. Various drawing/painting techniques such as • Recommended: ART 110 or equivalent; eligibility for gouache, watercolor, pastel, oil, or acrylic are explored. The ENGL-122 or equivalent emphasis is on the development of individual stylistic and • Note: Mandatory materials fee required expressive interpretations subjects by combining various This course focuses on relief printmaking history and meth- contemporary and traditional media. CSU, UC ods. Students will build on basic printmaking techniques such as linocut and woodcut and further explore the pos- sibilities of the media through advanced color woodblock ART-110 Introduction to Printmaking techniques. Various media will be introduced, including 3 units SC multi-plate relief printing and reduction relief printing. • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term Various printing methods will be introduced including hand • Recommended: ART-105 or equivalent; eligibility for printing, etching press, and letter press. CSU, UC ENGL-122 or equivalent • Note: Mandatory materials fee required This course provides an introduction to various printmak- ART-116 Printmaking: Screen Print ing techniques: relief (linocut/woodcut), intaglio (drypoint, 3 units SC etching and collagraph), planography (lithograph and mono- • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term type), and stencil (screenprint). CSU, UC • Recommended: ART 110 or equivalent; eligibility for ENGL-122 or equivalent • Note: Mandatory materials fee required The study of stencil methods of printmaking, which are utilized in various fine art media and commercial industries in the contemporary world. Students will learn practice the principles of stenciling through cutting stencil and explore various stencil usage in screen printing, including usage of photo positives and digital imagery. CSU,UC

ART-120 Watercolor I ART-128 Painting Concepts and Theme 3 units SC Development • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term 3 units SC • Recommended: ART-105 or Equiv.; Eligibility for ENGL- • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term 117 or Equiv. • Recommended: ART-127 or equivalent; eligibility for This course is an introduction to the materials and processes ENGL-116/118 or equivalent of watercolor painting with emphasis on techniques, prob- This course is designed to help students transition to initiat- lem solving, concept development, and skill demonstration. ing a series of paintings with a unifying theme. Emphasis CSU, UC will be on the development of the artist’s content exploration and imagination. Ideas and themes addressing issues of historic, contemporary, and cultural significance in painting ART-121 Watercolor II will be presented. CSU, UC 3 units SC • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Prerequisite: ART-120 or equivalent ART-129 Advanced Painting • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL-116/118 or equivalent 3 units SC • Note: Students may meet equivalency in a variety of • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term ways. Students should seek assistance at Admissions • Recommended: ART-127 or equivalent; eligibility for and Records. ENGL-116/118 or equivalent This course is a continuation of the study of watercolor mate- This course is an advanced-level painting class. Approaches rials and techniques with emphasis on the development of to painting issues concerning subject matter, composition, intermediate level skills and concepts required to produce a and expression will be studied. Students will complete a portfolio of work. CSU, UC portfolio consisting of a cohesive and thematic series of paintings. CSU, UC ART-126 Painting I: Introduction to Painting 3 units SC ART-130 Figure Painting • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term 3 units SC • Recommended: ART-101, ART-105 and eligibility for • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term ENGL-116/118 or equivalents • Recommended: ART-107, ART-127 and eligibility for • Note: ART-126A and ART-126B combined are equivalent ENGL-116/118 or equivalents to ART-126 This course is designed to provide students the experience This beginning level course provides students with an intro- with concepts and media in painting using the human fig- duction to the materials and techniques of oil and acrylic ure as subject matter. The objective of this course is to offer painting. C-ID ARTS 210, CSU, UC development in the skills and techniques necessary to depict the human figure. CSU, UC ART-127 Painting II: Intermediate Painting 3 units SC • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term ART-131 Painting and Abstraction • Prerequisite: ART-126 or equivalent 3 units SC • Recommended: ART-103 or equivalent; eligibility for • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term ENGL-116/118 or equivalent • Recommended: ART-127 or Equiv.; Eligibility for ENGL- • Note: Students may meet equivalency in a variety of 117 or Equiv. ways. Students should seek assistance at Admissions This course is designed to enable advanced students to and Records. develop their painting and drawing techniques while focus- This is an intermediate level painting course that provides ing on contemporary abstraction and its influence on todays students with painting projects designed to further develop art movements and studio practice. Students will paint painting techniques and problem solving abilities. Principles using a variety of subjects while focusing on abstraction as of critiquing art will also be covered. CSU, UC the form and style. A survey of historical art movements in abstraction will be presented and their relevance to current painting issues will be discussed. CSU, UC

ART-135 Professional Practices for Artists ART-144 Metal Casting Techniques I 3 units SC 3 units SC • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL-117 or equivalent • Recommended: ART-102 or equivalent This course is a study of the skills, theories, and prac- • Note: Mandatory materials fee required tices necessary to prepare works of art for public display. This course introduces various aspects of metal sculpture Preparation of artwork, exhibition design, installation, reg- using casting techniques. Moldmaking techniques for cast- istration, conservation, advertising, and legal issues will be ings in bronze, aluminum, and iron are introduced. An in- addressed. Students will develop professional skills needed depth study of traditional and contemporary metal sculpture to interact within art and related business environments. processes with an emphasis on 3-D design quality are estab- Students will apply practical skills in the DVC Art Gallery lished. CSU and with the DVC art collection throughout campus. CSU

ART-145 Metal Casting Techniques II ART-138 Sculpture I 3 units SC 3 units SC • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ART-102 and ART-144 or • Recommended: ART-102 or equivalent; eligibility for equivalents ENGL-116/118 or equivalent • Note: Mandatory materials fee required This introductory course focuses on the materials and pro- This course expands on foundry casting skills with empha- cesses of sculpture. No previous experience in sculpture is sis on more complex casting projects. The casting process for required. The course combines an analysis of the history of aluminum, bronze, and/or iron will be thoroughly explored. sculpture (including contemporary object making, instal- Advanced mold-making techniques in rubber, Resin-Bonded lation, art, and self expression) through lectures, demon- Sand Molds, Green Sand, Standard Investment molds, and strations, and studio projects. A variety of techniques and Ceramic Shell molds are covered. Emphasis is added to materials are presented including: wood working, welding, sustainable studio practice, as well as advanced 3-D design. mold-making, modeling, metal casting, plaster, and cement CSU working. CSU, UC

ART-146 Metalsmithing and Jewelry I ART-139 Sculpture II 3 units SC 3 units SC • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ART-102 or equivalent • Recommended: ART-102 and ART-138 or equivalents • Note: Mandatory materials fee required This studio course is an intermediate level study in both This is a beginning course providing skills in basic jewelry traditional and contemporary approaches to sculpture. and metalsmithing design and hands-on processes. The Students should have experience and knowledge of basic studio coursework includes the techniques of soldering, cut- sculpture techniques. Processes for this course may include, ting, stone setting, bezel work, rolling, chain making, metal but are not limited to, woodworking, metal casting, rubber forming, and metal finishing. The course further provides a mold-making, installation, new technologies, and welding. foundation in traditional and contemporary jewelry design Contemporary approaches to sculpture are emphasized and aesthetic forms. CSU through thematic project guidelines. Students further develop their personal aesthetics in a body of related work and a portfolio. CSU, UC ART-147 Metalsmithing and Jewelry II 3 units SC • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ART 102 and ART 146 or ART-141 From Clay to Bronze equivalents 3 units SC • Note: Mandatory materials fee required • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term This is an advanced metalsmithing/jewelry course with • Recommended: ART-102 or equivalent; eligibility for ENGL-116/118 or equivalent an emphasis on hands-on processes incorporating indi- • Note: Mandatory materials fee required vidual design, aesthetics, and conceptualization. Further This class explores the sculpture process from clay to bronze exploration of traditional and contemporary metalsmithing in a variety of traditional and contemporary techniques. design and aesthetics will be presented. Techniques such Clay modeling and hand building are utilized as a means to as advanced chainmaking, advanced stone setting, forming create finished cast bronze works. Traditional skills of lost- and raising, chasing, moldmaking, and casting are intro- wax casting and mold-making are combined with contempo- duced. CSU rary approaches to sculpture making. No former experience or knowledge of these processes are required to take the course. CSU, UC

ART-150 Topics in Studio Art ART-154 Hand-Built Ceramics I .3-4 units SC 3 units SC • Variable hours • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL-116/118 or equivalent • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL-116/118 or equivalent This is a supplemental course in studio art topics to provide a • Note: Mandatory materials fee required study of current concepts and problems in studio art. Specific Using functional objects as a starting point, students will learn topics will be announced in the schedule of classes. CSU traditional and contemporary hand-building techniques. This will involve the study of hand-built ceramics from various western and non-western cultures. Students will explore the creative ART-151 Visual Theory and Practice - Ceramic Art potential of these methods during the construction of original 3 units SC hand-built ceramics. CSU, UC • IGETC: 3A; CSU GE: C1; DVC GE: III • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ENGL-097 or equivalent ART-155 Ceramic Sculpture I • Note: Mandatory materials fee required 3 units SC This introductory course will expose students to a broad spec- • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term trum of ceramic art from diverse cultures including Western/ • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL-116/118 or equivalent European Art, Asian/Middle Eastern Art, Meso-American Art • Note: Mandatory materials fee required and African Art with a focus on visual theory, aesthetics, criti- This course is an introduction to ceramic sculpture. Its focus is cism and historical context. Students will develop critical think- on fundamental techniques and creative strategies to produce ing skills through the analysis of cultural and technological con- ceramic sculpture. This involves the study of sculptural form structs that influence the creation of specific genres. In addition, from various western and non-western cultures and the creation with an emphasis on creative problem solving skills, students of original works. CSU, UC will produce original works of ceramic art by reinterpreting the traditions they study in a contemporary context. CSU, UC ART-156 Figurative Ceramics I 3 units SC ART-152 Wheel-Thrown Pottery I • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term 3 units SC • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL-116/118 or equivalent • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Note: Mandatory materials fee required • Recommended: ENGL-097 or equivalent This course is an introduction to the fundamental techniques • Note: Mandatory materials fee required and creative strategies to produce ceramic sculpture based on This course is an introduction to the creation of ceramic vessels the human figure. This involves the study of sculptural form using the potter’s wheel, as well as the development of critical from various western and non-western cultures and the creation thinking skills through the examination of ceramic art. Through of original figurative ceramic sculpture based on observations of the study of the art of various cultures, the fundamentals of live models and other sources. CSU, UC three-dimensional design, and the development of a vocabulary of aesthetic terms and theories, students will engage in both critical discussion and creative application utilizing the potter’s ART-160 Photography I wheel. CSU, UC 3 units SC • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL-122 or equivalent ART-153 Wheel-Thrown Pottery II • Note: Students will need to have a working SLR film camera with manual capability. Mandatory materials fee required. 3 units SC • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term This course introduces black and white film photography and • Recommended: ART-152 or equivalent; ENGL-097 or equiva- offers students a working knowledge of the basics of traditional lent darkroom photography, including history, theory and practice. • Note: Mandatory materials fee required Technical aspects of photography along with the historical and This intermediate-level, wheel-thrown pottery course focuses contemporary role of photography in visual expression, includ- on the development of surface treatments. Students will study ing contributions from diverse cultures will be explored. Class both form and surface treatments from various western and critiques will be used to analyze and discuss photographic non-western cultures. Experimentation with a variety of differ- images as a form of personal expression and communication. ent materials and processes as well as the fundamentals of glaze Students will produce a portfolio of photographs. CSU, UC formulation and mixing will be emphasized. CSU, UC

ART-161 Photography II ART-165 Advanced Photographic Portfolio 3 units SC Development • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term 3 units SC • Recommended: ART-160 or equivalent; eligibility for • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term ENGL-122 or equivalent • Recommended: ART-161 or equivalent; eligibility for • Note: Students supply a working SLR film camera with ENGL-122 or equivalent manual capability and a light meter (either hand held or • Note: Mandatory materials fee required built into the camera). Mandatory materials fee required • Formerly ART-265 This intermediate photography class enhances students’ This course is designed to refine the aesthetic vision and knowledge of materials and techniques used in traditional visual literacy of the experienced photographer by offering black and white film photography. The course concentrates a structured environment to cultivate an individual’s point on the specific controls of image processing and the mul- of view. Students will identify individual aesthetic concerns, tiple characteristics of a variety of photographic materials. define themes and genres as the basis of their creative proj- Beyond technique, emphasis is placed on developing con- ect, and relate their construction of a personal vision to concept, editing, and aesthetic considerations relating to image temporary and historical creative photography. CSU presentation. CSU, UC

ART-166 Experimental Photography ART-163 Documentary Photography 3 units SC 3 units SC • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ART-160 and ARTDM-136 or equiva- • Recommended: ART-161 or equivalent; eligibility for lents ENGL-122 or equivalent • Note: Students supply a working SLR or DSLR camera • Note: Students supply cameras (film or DSLR), laptop, with manual capability. Mandatory materials fee required and external drive. Mandatory materials fee required. This experimental photography course examines how pho- This is an intermediate level course in which students par- tographic images are made using both film and digital tech- ticipate in field trips, in-class lectures, demonstrations, cri- niques. The course will offer darkroom techniques combined tiques, and studio time to develop their own documentary with digital technologies. Image scanning, digital negatives, photo essays. The main emphasis will be on documentary image transfers and handmade cameras are some of the photography, its definition, historical precedents, and image tools used in this course. Students will produce pieces made making. This course is appropriate for students in art, jour- from computers and enlargers. Historical and contemporary nalism, and communication. The students should have a processes will be explored along with artistic contributions working knowledge of camera operation. CSU for diverse cultures. Class critiques will be used to analyze and discuss photographic images and techniques as a form of personal expression and communication. Students will ART-164 Photographic Portfolio Development produce a portfolio of photographs using experimental tech- 3 units SC niques. CSU • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ART-161 or equivalent; eligibility for ENGL-122 or equivalent • Note: Students supply a working SLR film or DSLR ART-250 Projects in Art camera with manual capability. Mandatory materials fee .3-4 units SC required • Variable hours • Formerly ART-162 This is a supplemental course in art that provides a study of This course offers students an opportunity to develop current concepts and problems in art. Specific topics will be advanced skills using the materials and techniques of tradi- announced in the schedule of classes. CSU tional and digital photography. Portfolio development and photographic practices will be emphasized. Discussion and critique will be informed by the history of photography and ART-252 Wheel-Thrown Pottery III an examination of contemporary art practices. CSU 3 units SC • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ART-152 or equivalent; ENGL-097 or equivalent • Note: Mandatory materials fee required This intermediate-level, wheel-thrown pottery course focuses on the development of wheel-thrown and altered vessel forms. Emphasis is placed on using wheel-thrown forms as a starting point for more complex structures. The study of vessels from various cultures and the creation of complex forms will be discussed. CSU, UC

ART-253 Wheel-Thrown Pottery IV ART-298 Independent Study 3 units SC .5-3 units SC • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Variable hours • Recommended: ART-152 or equivalent; ENGL-097 or • Note: Submission of acceptable educational contract to equivalent department and Instruction Office is required. • Note: Mandatory materials fee required This course is designed for advanced students who wish This intermediate-level, wheel-thrown pottery course focus- to conduct additional research, a special project, or learn- es on the development of functional pottery forms for the ing activities in a specific discipline/subject area and is not production potter. The study of the art of various cultures, intended to replace an existing course. The student and the fundamentals of three-dimensional design, and the instructor develop a written contract that includes objec- development of a vocabulary of aesthetic terms and theories tives to be achieved, activities and procedures to accomplish will be addressed. Students will engage in both critical dis- the study project, and the means by which the supervising cussion and creative application utilizing the potter’s wheel instructor may assess accomplishment. CSU to develop a line of functional pottery forms. CSU, UC

ART-299 Student Instructional Assistant ART-254 Hand-Built Ceramics II .5-3 units SC 3 units SC • Variable hours • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Note: Applications must be approved through the • Recommended: ART-154 or equivalent; eligibility for Instruction Office. Students must be supervised by a ENGL-116/118 or equivalent DVC instructor. • Note: Mandatory materials fee required Students work as instructional assistants, lab assistants and This intermediate-level, hand-built ceramics course focuses research assistants in this department. The instructional on the progressive refinement of hand-built techniques with assistants function as group discussion leaders, meet and an emphasis on surface treatment. This involves the study assist students with problems and projects, or help instruc- of hand-built forms and surface from various western and tors by setting up laboratory or demonstration apparatus. non-western cultures and the creation of original hand-built Students may not assist in course sections in which they are ceramics with an emphasis on developing unique surfaces. currently enrolled. CSU CSU, UC

ART-255 Ceramic Sculpture II 3 units SC • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ART-155 or equivalent; eligibility for ENGL-116/118 or equivalent • Note: Mandatory materials fee required This intermediate-level, ceramic sculpture course focuses on the progressive refinement of sculpture form with an emphasis on surface treatment. This involves the study of sculptural form and surface from various western and non- western cultures and the creation of original ceramic sculpture with an emphasis on developing unique surfaces. CSU, UC

ART-256 Figurative Ceramics II 3 units SC • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ART-156 or equivalent; eligibility for ENGL-116/118 or equivalent • Note: Mandatory materials fee required This intermediate-level, figurative ceramics course focuses on the progressive refinement of figurative sculptural form with an emphasis on surface treatment. This involves the study of figurative sculptural form and surface from various western and non-western cultures. The creation of original figurative ceramic sculpture is based on observations of live models and other sources, with an emphasis on developing unique surfaces. CSU, UC

PROGRAM AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE CATALOG 2021-2022